Here’s part four of our Cupid’s Hunt lovefest and yes it comes to an end. When you have that special someone in your life you just know it down to your soul and it is a blessing to experience such a genuine love. This one goes out to my special someone who I love with all of my heart and then some – but he already knows that. Happy Valentine’s Day and make sure you share the love with those closest to your hearts.

If you want to check out all of the participants in this year’s Cupid’s Hunt head over to TGrundy’s spot. There are plenty of podcasts to keep the lovefest going.

1. Lost Without U – Robin Thicke
2. From My Heart To Yours – Laura Izibor
3. What It Takes – N’Dambi
4. The One For Me – Rahsaan Patterson
5. The Point of It All – Anthony Hamilton
6. She Loves Me – Chico DeBarge
7. The Lady In My Life – Michael Jackson
8. Mo Better – Raheem DeVaughn
9. Two Occassions – The Deele
10. Break It Down – Eric Roberson
11. Nothing Even Matters – Lauryn Hill ft D’Angelo
12. I Was Made To Love Her – Stevie Wonder
13. I Love You – Faith Evans
14. Sparkle – Cameo

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Look who’s back with a shiny new podcast for you to enjoy! I was informed by a few birdies that I needed to get off my arse and get moving with some new mixes. Ok I was told in a nicer way but I got the hint.

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow and I am bringing the love for Cupid’s Hunt 2010 with not one but four new podcasts (have to make for lost time somehow). So enjoy this first installment called ‘Valentine’ – filled with all of that new lovey goodness. And be on the lookout for parts 2-4 coming throughout this lovefest weekend. Enjoy!

1. Valentine – Ryan Leslie
2. Borrow You – Eric Roberson
3. Ms. Wonderful – Chico DeBarge
4. Caught Up – Teedra Moses
5. Trouble Sleeping – Corinne Bailey Rae
6. I’m In Love – Mary J. Blige
7. Need Love – Peter Hadar
8. Lovergirl – Teena Marie
9. Ain’t Nobody – Faith Evans
10. Love Endeavor – Alice Smith
11. Don’t You Know That? – Luther Vandross
12. Me And Those Dreaming Eyes of Mine – D’Angelo
13. I Think I Love U – Dwele

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Sometimes you just have to let go. It’s been hectic for me the past couple of weeks and as my life changes so do things around here. Switching to Tuesdays for new podcasts and hopefully it’ll stay that way *fingers crossed*.

Raphael Saadiq’s new album was just released today and it was worth the wait. If the thought of another Ne-Yo cd coming out makes you cringe then pick up Raphael Saadiq’s The Way I See It instead. Hidden Beach artist Tony Rich is back with new music as well as Solange. All I can say is at least she isn’t a Beyonce clone and I’m glad she came out with something different. There are a few songs on Sol-Angel and The Hadley St. Dreams (and why that title?) that are nice, Sandcastle Disco grew on me mainly because this is the version with Q-Tip on it. Robin Thicke graced us with his Magic and Something Else is scheduled to be released on 9/30.

I love Teena Marie, I grew up listening to her and Where’s California has to be my favorite song. I remember looking for this song for years on something other than vinyl and finally found it a few years ago. Bah Samba remade Portuguese Love and while that isn’t a song I would think should be remade but with the UK’s Alice Russell on vocals they did it justice and then some.

The Playlist:

1. Back In Love – Estelle
2. My Pride – Algebra Blessett
3. Never Give You Up – Raphael Saadiq ft Stevie Wonder & CJ
4. Sweet On You – Hil St. Soul
5. Truth – Dwele
6. Part The Waves – The Tony Rich Project
7. Let Go – Lalah Hathaway
8. Sandcastle Disco – Solange ft Q-Tip
9. You Know I’m No Good – Amy Winehouse
10. Magic – Robin Thicke
11. Lucky Day – Faith Evans
12. Portuguese Love – Bah Samba ft Alice Russell
13. BraveBird – Amel Larrieux
14. I Miss You – Darien Brockington
15. Where’s California – Teena Marie

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The Playlist

1. Hey Blue – The Tony Rich Project
2. I’d Like To – Corrine Bailey Rae
3. For U – Dionne Farris
4. That Hump – Erykah Badu
5. Nothing Can Come Between Us – Sade
6. Love Endeavor – Alice Smith
7. All I Do Is Think of You – Troop
8. Best Friend – Ledisi
9. Wake Up Alone – Amy Winehouse
10. Goodbyes – Kelis
11. Xplosive – Peter Hadar
12. Full Moon – Brandy
13. Love Don’t Live Here Anymore – Faith Evans
14. Too Soon – Eric Roberson
15. Selfish – Vivan Green
16. Gone – Lina
17. So Willingly – Syleena Johnson
18. Mr. Radio – Chrisette Michelle

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The Playlist:

1. Dirt Off Your Shoulder Snippet – Jay-Z
2. Just Fine – Mary J. Blige
3. The Real Thing – Jill Scott
4. Woman – Raheem DeVaughn
5. Walk In My Shoes – Emily King featuring Lupe Fiasco
6. Stressed Out – A Tribe Called Quest featuring Faith Evans
7. Champion – Kanye West
8. Work That – Mary J. Blige
9. No More Tears – Teedra Moses
10. Golden – Jill Scott
11. Today – Ledisi
12. The Voice – Syleena Johnson
13. Cloud 9 – Rahsaan Patterson
14. Complex Simplicity – Teedra Moses
15. Hate On Me – Jill Scott
16. Stronger – Kanye West

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